Can I take my child on holiday abroad without my former partner’s consent?
With the school summer holidays fast approaching, it is important for separated parents to make holiday arrangements for their children as soon as possible as they can often be a…
Employers beware of plans to scrap non-compete clauses
The government is looking into banning non-compete clauses in a bid to boost commercial innovation. Harrison Drury's Employment team discusses what this means for employers and explains how they can…
Harrison Drury uses the force for Lytham Festival
Harrison Drury is taking Lytham Festival ‘to a new galaxy’ after helping organisers gain permission to show the latest Star Wars movie. The firm’s licensing team has advised music and…
Ensuring ex-employees delete confidential information
In a major ruling, the High Court has ordered the deletion of confidential information from devices owned by a business’ former employees who went to work for a rival firm.…
Death in the digital age: Looking after your e-estate
Unsurprisingly the Wills Act 1837 does not cover what happens to your online presence when you die. Harrison Drury’s James Dickinson examines some of the issues. Everyone understands that when…
New Records Set For Renewable Energy
2015 sets new records for renewable energy across the board We’ve already reported about the renewable energy records broken (Best Year For British Wind Energy) by the UK during 2015…
Company law changes in June 2016
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 is bringing in a number of company law changes. Harrison Drury’s Corporate team looks at what businesses need to do to ensure…
New rules on assigning a lease to a guarantor
For 20 years, tenants and guarantors of 'new leases' have been released from their liabilities when a lease is assigned. However, a recent landmark case casts the legal situation in…
IVF consent form errors: Have you been affected?
Administration errors on consent forms for IVF treatment have led to a number of cases where the father, or second parent, is not legally recognised as a parent. Family solicitor…
How would Brexit affect the UK property sector?
Research suggests the majority of the UK’s construction and real estate businesses back remaining in the EU. Simon England, head of Harrison Drury’s property and construction team, examines the key…
